Drone Park - Virginia Tech
The easiest way to fly on campus is to use the Drone Park. The football-field-sized facility gives students, researchers, employees, and members of the community a place to explore UAS operations without the constraints of registration, certification, or specialized training.
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The Virginia Tech Drone Park offers students and faculty a unique opportunity to learn new skills and develop and test innovative technology.
Getting started | Virginia Tech Drone Policy | Virginia Tech
That's why Virginia Tech has established a UAS Policy to enable drone operation on campus and university-controlled property. The policy makes it possible for students, faculty, and others to use drones for research, education, and recreation, while preserving our …
One year in, the drone park creates new opportunities ... - Virginia Tech
Members of Virginia Tech's drone racing team showed off their high-speed flying skills in the drone park during last year's ribbon-cutting ceremony. Since the park opened, it has provided a unique venue for flight training, research, education, and outreach for groups on and off campus — and the racers' main practice arena.
At 85 feet, the net's the limit: Virginia Tech Drone Park officially ...
Once Virginia Tech President Tim Sands cut the ceremonial ribbon held aloft by a drone, the Virginia Tech Drone Park was officially open for business. The drone, flown by aerospace and ocean engineering major Alberto Post, did a victory lap around the football-field-sized facility which, at 85-feet high, is the tallest in the U.S.
If we build it, they will come | Engineering | Virginia Tech
Aug 24, 2018 · The drone park helps extend Virginia Tech’s national leadership in drone research, operations, and policy to an even broader group of students and faculty. College of Engineering Dean Julia Ross speaks at the drone park's grand opening ceremony.
The Virginia Tech Drone Park allows for the safe operation of UAS in compliance with all FAA regulations. Reading and being familiar with the information contained in this briefing is mandatory for all users. The use of safety glasses is highly encouraged. Safety Glasses are available for loan in the Drone Park Lab. • Leave No Trace applies.
Facilities | Institute for Critical Technology and ... - Virginia Tech
With a footprint of 120' by 300', the 85' high Virginia Tech Drone Park is the tallest netted flight facility in the U.S. and offers the largest free-span flight area. The facility provides flight space, training, and education for students, researchers, and the community.
UAVs/Drones Information and Services - Virginia Tech
Nov 9, 2023 · Facilities (Virginia Tech) Drone Park The football-field-size facility gives students, researchers, employees and members of the community a place to explore UAS operations without the constraints of registration, certification, or specialized training.
UAVs/Drones Information and Services - Virginia Tech
Nov 13, 2024 · Facilities (Virginia Tech) Drone Park The football-field-size facility gives students, researchers, employees and members of the community a place to explore UAS operations without the constraints of registration, certification, or specialized training.